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Barbican, Frobisher Auditorium 1

Location pin

Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £4200 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    245 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

If you’re looking to impress the Barbican is no doubt the place to be. With a range of auditoria, rooms and spaces for hire, it’s one of the best places to host a corporate event or celebration in central London. Set in the world’s most iconic Brutalist building, you won’t be disappointed when choosing to host your event here.

The location is superb in the very heart of the city with great transport links to all of London and the rest of the UK. The surrounding area and the iconic courtyard perfectly capture intellectual and creative London at its best.

Events that this venue is suitable for are many with a wide range of spaces to choose from.
Some recurring events include conferences, AGMs, photoshoots, product launches, meetings, receptions and weddings. Challenge your imagination – conferences for thousands, parties and dinners for hundreds, and meetings for ten! From The Barbican's world-class concert hall to the tropical conservatory, the opportunities are endless.

Enquire now and see which space is the best fit for you!



The Frobisher Auditorium 1 is ideal for panel talks and product launches with room for an audience of up to 245 people. It's the perfect choice for conferences, presentations and podcast recordings.

Capacity & layout

Theatre

Theatre

up to 245

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    8:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    Closed

  • sunday

    Closed

Price type:
  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

  • from £5200 per day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

WiFi

WiFi

Other

The hire cost of the auditorium includes a projection screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones and a dedicated technician. Frobisher Auditorium 1 features changeable lighting which can be tailored to your event or brand colours and a Perlux cinema screen (21’ x 9’6’’).

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Variable

Location

Reviews

  • Anna White

    August 2024

    Brilliant venue. The Barbican looks awful from the outside but inside is fantastic. So spacious. The theatre is excellent, lots of space even when full. Kiss me Kate was superb!

  • Karen Williamson

    October 2024

    Love the brutalist architecture. I always wanted to see this place. Didn't disappoint. Even though this is concrete, it is just a well thought out place for people to come together on a large scale, whether it's simply living or having time out and relaxing. It was a great place to visit. The central area with gardens is a must-see.

  • Nrusimhan Seshadri

    November 2024

    Wonderful venue, the hall was massive, yet you could get a great experience listening to music. Nice facilities for food with a beautiful outdoor space where you can enjoy the cityscape of central London (if the weather is kind enough).

  • Eye Spy

    August 2024

    Made the last outside cinema showing of the season. 3 varied food vendors and very lush green garden at bar area before the main event. Not a great choice is good and not cheap but ok to fill a gap or wet your pipe. Nice banqueting seats but regulars bought cushions and blankets. Get there early to avoid missing crisps at bar and better seats. Some reserved seats for members I think. The wireless headphones worked well and friendly service from all staff right to the end... inducing good directing to find the way out as we excited a different way to the entrance. Deffo worth a visit and revisit.